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TikTok Boom

Although it's a couple of years old, this is a great documentary about algorithmic gatekeeping, shadow banning, the precocity of the creator economy. As of June 2026, it is available to stream for free on Tubi and is

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How AI is changing language

AI-generated language is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human writing, leading to suspicion and paranoia in the literary world. While AI tools can detect AI-generated text, they are not foolproof, and the interplay between AI and human writing

Is Gen Z trapped by AI? | BBC News

Young people were told artificial intelligence would make them sharper, faster, more creative — and more employable. But for many, that promise now feels more complicated. From students leaning on chatbots to write essays… to graduates sending out

How to Make a Photography Zine (from 1 Sheet of Paper)

Make an 8-page mini photography zine from one sheet of paper.

I turned my photos into mini zines (now I'm obsessed)

In this video, I turned some of my favorite photos into mini photo zines. Lately, I've been missing the feeling of holding photos in my hands. We take more photos than ever before, but most of them end

Why You Can’t Read Anymore (And How to Start)

Do you wish you could read more books? You’re not alone. These days, fewer people are reading for pleasure, and even those who do tend to struggle with distractions. Is this a literacy crisis, or has our attention

The New Yorker: What Backrooms and Obsession mean for the future of movies

Many of horror’s most striking films have come from first timers working on shoestring budgets, from “Night of the Living Dead” to “The Blair Witch Project.” These days, new talent can be found, increasingly, on YouTube. Alex Barasch,

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ABC News bringing more regional stories to audiences using AI with journalist oversight

The ABC is introducing an AI-assisted workflow that converts local radio bulletins into digital briefings. The AI tool helps journalists reformat existing stories, freeing up time for more original reporting. The AI-generated content is fact-checked, edited, and approved

ACCC sues Amazon over introduction of ads on Prime

The article describes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) lawsuit against Amazon Australia for allegedly introducing advertisements to its streaming service, Prime Video. The ACCC alleges that Amazon included unfair terms in its contracts with Australian annual

Serial harassers given '19 strikes' on Meta, eSafety boss says

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion heard testimony from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who stated that social media companies are increasingly reluctant to remove violent content. She highlighted a specific case where Elon Musk’s X

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